Advice from an Autistic adult to Autistic students, during lockdown and returning to school.
I went to school in the 1970’s and the 1980’s. Things were very different then. There were a lot of things about school that I disliked....
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James Gordon
- Sep 11, 2021
- 4 min
The Path to Autism Acceptance
I was born in the 1970's in London, England. Back then, Autism was an unknown and forbidden topic, rarely mentioned in the public domain....
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James Gordon
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
What to expect during a haircut if you are an Autistic guy: A Guide
Getting a haircut was always a difficult experience when I was younger. I would be unable to sit still, my body aching to self-regulate....
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Charlotte D
- Jan 23, 2021
- 3 min
Let’s talk about the Autism Diagnosis Report
By Charlotte Disley. As I am sure many of you have (or are expecting in the future) received a rather long document from a psychologist,...
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James Gordon
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Autistic Pride. As important as our target... Our AIM.
Never have a crowd Been more tolerant and proud, Of each and every member, Each voice, whether soft, loud, without or within. We...
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James Gordon
- Oct 28, 2020
- 2 min
Autistics say no to person first language.
Health professionals consistently and constantly try to preach to us and to correct us when we state that we are autistic. They would...
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James Gordon
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Functioning Labels
The trouble with functioning labels is that the autistic person always looses out. If said to be high functioning then people assume that...
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James Gordon
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
Explaining the Spoon theory of coping
Spoon theory is a metaphor often used to depict the amount of mental energy a person has available for daily tasks. When applied to...
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